Still from Attica — Attica (1974) — Cinda Firestone

Cinda Firestone

Attica

Name: Attica
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1974
Duration: 80 min

English / 1974 / 1h 20m

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Documentary

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Synopsis

In 1971, inmates at Attica State Prison seized control of D-yard and took 35 hostages after peaceful efforts for reforms failed. Attica investigates the rebellion and its bloody suppression, revealing institutionalized injustices, sanctioned dishonesty, and abuses of power.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorCinda Firestone

WriterCinda Firestone

EditorCinda Firestone